Donna Fargo Net Worth

Publish date: 2024-08-03


Yvonne Vaughn net worth is
$20 Million

Yvonne Vaughn Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family

Donna Fargo (born Yvonne Vaughan, November 10, 1945, Mount Airy, North Carolina) is an American country singer-songwriter, who is best known for a series of Top 10 country hits in the 1970s. These include "The Happiest Girl In the Whole USA" and "Funny Face," which both became crossover pop hits in 1972.Fargo has won major awards since her debut in the late 1960s, including one Grammy Award, five awards from the Academy of Country Music and one award from the Country Music Association. 
Full NameYvonne Vaughn
Net Worth$20 Million
Date Of BirthNovember 10, 1945
Place Of BirthMount Airy, North Carolina, USA
OccupationMusician, songwriter, author
ProfessionSoundtrack
NicknamesDonna Fargo, Fargo, Donna
Star SignScorpio
#Fact
1While in California, she met her future husband, Stan Silver, who became her manager when she was performing in California clubs and first seeking a career in music.
2Attended High Point College then headed west to study at the University of Southern California, getting her degree and then became a teacher at Northview High School in Covina, California, eventually progressing to head of the English Department.
3Among the country singers who have recorded songs written by Fargo are Marty Robbins, Tanya Tucker, Kitty Wells, Sonny James, Tammy Wynette, Jody Miller and Dottie West.
4Was the fifth most successful female country artist of the '70s.
5When recording "That Was Yesterday," Fargo tried singing the lyrics and then reciting some and singing others. She ended up reciting all the lyrics, resulting in a rare recitation No. 1 country hit.
6Other No. 1 country hits included "Funny Face" (another million-seller from 1972); "Superman" and "You Were Always There" (both 1973); "You Can't Be a Beacon (if Your Light Don't Shine)" (1974); and "That Was Yesterday" (1977). Just missed scoring another No. 1 hit in 1978 with "Do I Love You (Yes in Every Way)."
7Quit teaching in 1972, as her first hit, "The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A.," reached No. 1 on Billboard magazine's country singles chart. The million-selling song was also a major hit on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.
8By day, she taught at Northview High School in Colvina, Calif.; by night, she performed at local nightclubs as Donna Fargo.
9Country singer.

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Lotta på Liseberg2009TV Series writer - 1 episode
True Blood2008TV Series performer - 1 episode
Opry Video Classics: Queens2007Video performer: "The Happiest Girl In the Whole U.S.A." / writer: "The Happiest Girl In the Whole U.S.A."
Opry Video Classics: Songs That Topped the Charts2007Video performer: "Funny Face" / writer: "Funny Face"
Big Love2007TV Series performer - 1 episode
Six Feet Under2001TV Series 1 episode
The Dukes of Hazzard1981TV Series performer - 1 episode

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Women of Country1993TV MovieHerself
Academy of Country Music's 20th Anniversary Reunion1986TV SpecialHerself
Nashville on the Road1983TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Hee Haw1972-1982TV SeriesHerself - Special Guest / Herself / Herself - Guest
The Dukes of Hazzard1981TV SeriesHerself
A Gift of Music1981TV SpecialHerself
The Donna Fargo Show1978TV SeriesHerself - Hostess (1978)
The 5th Annual American Music Awards1978TV SpecialHerself
The Hollywood Squares1975-1977TV SeriesHerself
Van Dyke and Company1976TV SeriesHerself
The Mike Douglas Show1974-1976TV SeriesHerself - Country Vocalist
Dinah!1975-1976TV SeriesHerself
9th Annual Country Music Association Awards1975TV SpecialHerself - Presenter
Music Country U.S.A.1974TV SeriesHerself / Herself - Host
10th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards1974TV SpecialHerself
The Dean Martin Show1974TV SeriesHerself
Dean Martin Presents Music Country1973TV SeriesHerself
The 15th Annual Grammy Awards1973TV SpecialHerself

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Known for movies

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